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Flower: Protea
Career – Event Planner
Protea
• Available: Year round• Color: Orange, red, white, green• Flowers have exotic appearance• Medium mass flower• Contemporary & exotic designs• Longevity: 1-2 weeks• Sold by stem: $2.50 - $5
Event Planner
• Career consists of organizing and conducting events for hire
• Typical events:– Weddings– Corporate Meetings– Reunions– Trade Shows– Symposiums– Fund Raisers
Meeting Planners
• Meeting planners coordinate every detail of meetings and conventions– speakers– meeting location and facilities– arranging for printed materials– Computers & naudio-visual equipment
• Meeting and convention planners work for nonprofit organizations, professional and similar associations, hotels, corporations, and government.
• Some organizations have internal meeting planning staffs, and others hire independent meeting and convention planning firms to organize their events.
Knowledge:
• Decor• Venue (location) selection • Catering • Entertainment • Gifts • Transportation • Lodging • Conference Services
Skills
• Verbal and written communications • Organization and time management • Project management and multi-tasking • Detail and deadline-oriented • Calm and personable under pressure • Negotiation • Budget management • Staff management • Marketing and public relations • Interpersonal skills with all levels of management
Education
• None required
• Degree in marketing, hospitality or tourism management helpful
• Community college programs available
Job Outlook
• Recession has had negative impact
• Growth expected as economy improves
• Can be full or part-time work.
• Salary varies widely
• Median annual income: $42,180
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